You don't become the world's largest rental truck fleet without making some pretty savvy moves. Starting in 2013, Jack Doheny Companies invested in a transition that continues paying dividends for its customers and the bottom line, converting its medium- and heavy-duty truck fleet to Cummins engines. Headquartered in Northville, Michigan, Jack Doheny rents and sells commercial sewer vacuum trucks and street sweepers to contractors and municipalities via twenty-two service locations across the U.S. and Canada, generating more than $250 million in annual sales.

For Paul, a Level 1 Engineering Field Service Technician at Cummins, a career in diesel mechanics was never a question of if, but when.

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the stakes in healthcare were higher than ever and for backup power systems, the potential for failure simply was not an option. Senior Sales Application Engineer, Earnest Glaser said it best: "Hospitals and health care providers already carry immense responsibility – ensuring uninterrupted power means they can focus on what matters most: saving lives.”

Fleets and owner-operators have long known that extending oil change intervals can lead to significant cost savings and environmental benefits. The challenge they have faced has been to accomplish this safely, without risking engine health or adding maintenance headaches. Cummins has made that easier than ever thanks to years of testing coupled with data-rich analytics. Cummins’ latest engine advancements combine with its optimized performance programs to provide greater precision in oil life management. 

The FAMA 2015 Chairman’s Award was recently presented to Chris Crowel, Motorhome and Emergency Vehicle Engine Market Leader at Cummins, during the 2016 Fire Department Instructor Conference & Exhibition (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced the election of Matthew Tsien to its Board of Directors.  “I am honored to welcome Matt to our Board of Directors,” said Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and CEO, Cummins Inc. “His deep technical expertise, global leadership experience and strong track record of innovation will be invaluable as we advance our Destination Zero strategy and navigate an exciting, yet rapidly evolving, global landscape.”

A backup power failure at a wastewater facility can lead to immediate and severe consequences. Pumps stop, tanks overflow, leaving contaminants easy access to our waterways. What started as a brief outage, then turns into a major public health and environmental emergency. Though rare, such failures can trigger a chain reaction: beach closures, boil water advisories, infrastructure damage, and loss of public trust.

As more truck engines using alternative fuel enter the market, including the Cummins X15N, more repair shops are weighing their options for providing indoor service in a properly outfitted facility.  There is good news for technicians who often work outdoors to be code compliant for gaseous truck service.  Getting techs indoors means deciding between converting an entire garage to meet codes or upgrading one or two bays. 

The Cummins Inc. RePower Program is a paid returnship designed to empower professionals who have been away from the workforce for at least two years. Through this six-month paid assignment, participants gain the opportunity to apply their specialized expertise, interests, life experiences and skills in fields such as IT, engineering and supply chain planning. The program includes training, coaching, development and networking events, with the potential for full-time employment opportunities upon completion.